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The 2026 Peoples’ Choice Award for Great Public Space in Charlotte
Nominations for the 2026 Urban Design Awards are now open! The “Urbies,” awards program aims to recognize, celebrate and champion quality urban design in Charlotte. Over the next two weeks, residents have the opportunity to nominate outstanding projects in the People’s Choice Award for Great Urban Design category. Read more
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Beyond the Single-Family Home: Charlotte is Getting Creative with Housing
Charlotte is a beautifully diverse city, full of different family structures, lifestyles, and needs. So why should our housing all look the same? Traditional single-family homes and massive apartment complexes are great, but they don’t work for everyone. To truly serve our community, we need a mix of options in between – like duplexes, quadplexes,… Read more
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Then and Now: The Historic District Commission Turns 50
Charlotte’s preservation story: how community action revived historic neighborhoods and shaped a bold new vision for the next fifty years. Read more
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From Trading Path to Transit Mall to… ? The Life of Tryon Street
Written by Charlotte Lamb Kuuskvere Walk down Tryon Street on any given afternoon and you are moving through one of the most layered landscapes in the American South. Glass towers reflect clouds overhead. A food truck idles near a mid-century bank facade. Somebody’s grandmother waits for a bus in the same spot where, a few… Read more
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Love Note to the Queen City
This February, we’re sharing our love for Charlotte and the places that make it special. How you feel about your city depends on many factors—but most of them are tied to urban design! Well-being, belonging, and connection are amplified in public spaces, from streets to neighborhood coffee shops. Good urban design gives these spaces what… Read more
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Grant Opportunities Across Charlotte for Art, Activation, and Placemaking
This article provides grant seekers with a list of funding opportunities that may align with their goals and needs for community projects. Read more